Tonga’s PM wants to reset relations with U.S
Tonga's Prime Minister is seeking a diplomatic reset with the United States, following a U.S travel ban on Tongans.
Lord Fakafanua has invited the U-S...
Fiji PM Rabuka orders appeal after High Court ruling on FICAC dismissal
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has directed that an appeal be lodged following a High Court ruling related to the dismissal of the former...
FFA DG sets priorities agenda as Members meet for PW5
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has opened its fifth Prioritisation Workshop (PW5), with Director-General Noan David Pakop urging Members to clearly define...
UN says It’s in danger of financial collapse because of members’ unpaid dues
The United Nations said on Friday that it was facing imminent financial collapse and would run out of money by July if countries, namely...
Fiji High Court rules Malimali’s dismissal unlawful, says PM lacked authority
The Suva High Court has ruled that the dismissal of former Barbara Malimali as Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) was...
Pacific island Bougainville rejects Chinese partner for mine that will fund independence
The Pacific island of Bougainville has rejected a partnership with Chinese miner CMOC, opens new tab to reopen a gold and copper mine that...
U.S territories brace for Trump’s deep sea mining
For the tiny island called “the tip of America's spear” in the Pacific, it can be hard to say no to the United States...
Ravunawa: Fiji safe from Nipah virus threat right now
Fiji faces no immediate threat from the Nipah virus outbreak, with health authorities closely monitoring regional developments and maintaining strong surveillance systems, Assistant Minister...
Tongans frustrated with Trump’s ‘collective punishment’ of foreign nationals
Tongan citizen Lionel Funaki fears a United States policy of “collective punishment” has ended his dream of studying in Hawaii.
He is one of many...
HSBC SVNS: Fiji and New Zealand claim Singapore titles
Fiji edged out France 21-12 in a thrilling final to sign off the Singapore leg of the HSBC SVNS Series in typically dramatic fashion....
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Pacific civil society demands fossil fuel phase-out ahead of COP31
Pacific civil society groups are calling for an immediate end to new coal, oil and gas expansion and demanding climate reparations, stronger action on...
Keep 1.5 Alive, Pacific SIDS strategise ahead of COP31
Pacific solidarity remains our greatest strength and most effective tool for influencing outcomes at the upcoming 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN...
Pacific voices help shape global climate agenda ahead of COP31
A major climate forum will help shape Pacific nation priorities for the pre-COP31 meeting and global climate negotiations.
Pacific climate priorities are the focus at...